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Karla Bays

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Driven supervisor able to supervise and coordinate staff and daily events to meet the needs of the business. Adept at offering guidance and expertise to staff and superiors. Committed to keeping procedures compliant with regulations. Dedicated professional with more than 15 years of expertise and knowledge. Skilled in report writing, instructing, training, management and guidance of staff. Considered patient, kind, professional and confident in all types of situations and when interacting with all personalities. I also have a strong passion for employee wellness and support.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Manager

Stitch Fix
Plainfield, IN
10.2020 - 06.2023
  • Trained new employees on proper use of equipment, safety procedures, and job functions.
  • Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and address any issues or concerns.
  • Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates, and inventory levels to determine product availability.
  • Coached and mentored employees to develop and enhance career skills.
  • Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
  • Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
  • Monitored employee attendance records and took disciplinary action when appropriate.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials throughout the production process.
  • Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
  • Identified opportunities for improvement in workflow design and implementation.
  • Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
  • Scheduled staff work assignments, rotations and overtime.
  • Ensured that all safety policies and regulations were followed in accordance with company standards.
  • Directed cost reduction and process improvements to boost workflows and productivity.
  • Established clear communication channels between management and staff members.
  • Resolved conflicts among personnel within the department when necessary.
  • Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
  • Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department quality and throughput.
  • Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
  • Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
  • Created reports on productivity levels, cost analysis, and inventory status.
  • Maintained accurate records of production data such as labor costs, output, and quality control results.
  • Managed daily order backlog through key metrics monitoring for on-time delivery.
  • Developed performance metrics to track progress against established goals.

Police Lieutenant

Marion County Sheriff's Office
Indianapolis
07.2007 - 03.2021
  • Oversaw the field training section for the entire division
  • Created, coordinated and instructed yearly In-service for all supervisors within the division
  • Supervised staff in the running of the Jail facility to provide safety and security of the facility and the well being off up to 1200 detainees
  • Created reports and kept statistics for the field training section
  • Created documents for training and procedures
  • Created and conducted yearly employee evaluations
  • Conducted oral interviews for civilian and sworn staff for both new hires and promotions
  • Instructed classes regularly at the academy
  • Oversaw the youth empowerment program for the youthful offender housing unit.
  • Provided mentorship and guidance to junior officers in order to cultivate their professional development.
  • Managed subordinate supervisors, including assigning work tasks, overseeing daily operations, and providing guidance on complex issues.
  • Developed and implemented policies, procedures, and training programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Provided input on policy decisions that would affect departmental operations.
  • Conducted investigations into complaints of misconduct by police officers or other department personnel.
  • Collaborated with divisional commanders to maintain consistency in all operations.
  • Led operational planning teams to address field and base concerns with minimal delays.

Deli Bakery Manager

Kroger
Indianapolis, IN
07.2005 - 07.2007
  • Supervised Deli Bakery Staff
  • Oversaw daily operations of the deli and bakery
  • Conducted inventory and ordered supplies
  • Provided customer service.
  • Decorated cakes and pastries, baked breads, tarts, and pies, and created specialty desserts.
  • Trained, supervised and evaluated bakery staff on proper baking techniques and safety procedures.
  • Checked freshness of bakery goods and food in bakery, removing and disposing of stale or outdated items.
  • Ordered necessary ingredients for daily operations, ensuring availability of items needed for recipes.
  • Monitored staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to ensure quality standards were met.
  • Maintained inventory of supplies, ingredients and equipment used in the production process.
  • Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and health codes in the kitchen area.
  • Minimized cross-contamination and infection risks by consistently following safe food handling procedures.
  • Created cost-effective strategies to reduce waste while increasing productivity levels.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Directed and supervised staff performance.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and delivered appropriate information after carefully researching issues.

Lead Operator / Shift Supervisor

Heartland Automotive
Greencastle
07.2001 - 07.2004
  • Monitored the running of the door manufacturing line
  • Provided quality control.
  • Trained new employees on safe operating procedures and job responsibilities.
  • Resolved issues related to production processes or personnel conflicts promptly.
  • Maintained accurate records of work performed, materials used, and production output.
  • Maintained high-level communication with direct supervisors to support rapid issue resolution.
  • Practiced safe lockout-tagout procedures to prevent injury to personnel during maintenance procedures.
  • Evaluated materials for quality and sorted parts and final products.
  • Adapted quickly to changing conditions in order to meet customer demands.
  • Generated reports on operational performance metrics for management review.
  • Monitored machine operations and ensured adherence to safety regulations.
  • Developed and implemented process improvements to increase production efficiency.
  • Assisted in the development of standard operating procedures.
  • Received and processed written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.

Education

High School Diploma -

Northview High School
05.2001

Some College (No Degree) -

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

Some College (No Degree) -

University of Indianapolis

Skills

  • Problem resolution
  • Inventory management
  • Relationship development
  • Planning and coordination
  • File keeping
  • Event coordinating
  • Management of staff
  • Counseling of staff
  • Creating documents
  • Instructing
  • Training
  • Time management
  • Production Line Management
  • Training Coordination
  • Quality Control
  • Team Development
  • Resource Allocation
  • Safety Management
  • Production Optimization
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Production Planning
  • Project Management
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Strategic Planning
  • Experienced in Production Scheduling
  • Cross-Functional Teamwork
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Workforce Training
  • Strong Leadership Abilities
  • Customer Support
  • Cost Control
  • Data-Driven
  • Logistics
  • Staff Management
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Strategic Execution
  • Training Skills

Certification

State Certified Instructor

Timeline

Production Manager

Stitch Fix
10.2020 - 06.2023

Police Lieutenant

Marion County Sheriff's Office
07.2007 - 03.2021

Deli Bakery Manager

Kroger
07.2005 - 07.2007

Lead Operator / Shift Supervisor

Heartland Automotive
07.2001 - 07.2004

High School Diploma -

Northview High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

Some College (No Degree) -

University of Indianapolis

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